This is a site to share my birding experiences! I am passionate about birding and hope that this may inspire others to explore the world of birds too!!

BIRDER

Sunday, July 6, 2014

Winter Birding in South Australia

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Crescent Honeyeater

The rainy weather over the past few weeks has made bird photography a challenge however I've braved the elements a couple of times, been caught in hail storms and rain but still have managed to see a few nice birds. A day trip to Gluepot Reserve yesterday found me enjoying the mallee and today in the Adelaide Hills stringyback forests provided some nice Crescent Honeyeaters.

Winter birding is fine so long as you remember to carry a water proof bag to put over your camera when caught in the rain!

Kay Parkin

Kay Parkin

Do you want to start bird watching?

Birding is a great hobby and can be done easily and without much expense. You can simply go for a walk and take note of the birds you see! If you are new to birding you may not know what the birds are called so I'd suggest carrying a note book so you can make some notes on their colour, size and markings so you can then identify them when you get home.

To identify them you can use an Australian Bird Field Guide - I'd suggest Pizzey, otherwise you can use a website which has photos of Australian birds such as www.bushpea.com

You can start listing every species of bird that you see. You will be surprised at how quickly your total increases. It is so much fun and you could encourage your family and friends to join you.

You will need a pair of binoculars - 10 x 40 is a good size. I use Nikon Monarch but try them out in the shop to get a light pair that suits you.

Birder

About Me

I have a passion for conservation and am obsessed with birding. I gained my Bachelor of Conservation in 1995.
I have worked for National Parks, The Investigator Science Centre, Adelaide Zoo and Uni SA's Environmental Science Dept.
My passion is interpreting Conservation in order for people to understand and want to protect the environment.